GT86-Ian 351 Report post Posted February 26, 2016 You can have a go if you like Nick 1 nikndel reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keethos 842 Report post Posted February 26, 2016 I ccccccan I have a go Ian???? Pweeeeeeaaaase? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popkid 16 Report post Posted February 27, 2016 Staying at the Premier Inn too, not sure when I'll get there, probably after 8 though Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deacon 1357 Report post Posted February 28, 2016 Just a heads up for the hotel peeps - there is a pretty nasty speedbump on the way in and some around the car park too - for those who are lowered you'll need to take it (very) easy! 2 rob275 and Paul reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rob275 1817 Report post Posted February 28, 2016 Cheers for the heads up! I need to sort out my tyre pressures somewhat before I leave. I'm aiming to get there around 5pm Anyone else be there around that time? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rich 378 Report post Posted February 28, 2016 I might be there fairly soon after 5, though probably closer to 6. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deacon 1357 Report post Posted February 28, 2016 Also avoid riverfield drive if you're lowered - speed bump central! (Most likely to take you this way if you have come off the bypass. If you carry on to barkers lane and go down there instead you'll avoid them). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
86alex 26 Report post Posted February 28, 2016 I'm aiming for 5ish Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rob275 1817 Report post Posted February 29, 2016 What an awesome day was nice to see some of the new faces (and just faces I just haven't seen because i'm down south), I haven't quite put faces & names to cars properly though, or names to faces come to that but I think we all had fun, I was fairly knackered by the end of it and cold. No major incidents which is nice, I am lead to believe there is photographic evidence of me spinning around in circles. I'm yet to bribe said photographer to not post it up 6 86alex, Deacon, Keethos and 3 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rich 378 Report post Posted February 29, 2016 Top day out. I manage to not even spin, and the tyres and brakes appear to still work, so double bonus. Great to see everyone there, roll on the next one! 4 Lauren, Mike, 86alex and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DanJ 374 Report post Posted February 29, 2016 Think I'll still be grinning in the morning. Bedford is a great track if like me you've not tracked your car before. Big thanks to Mark from Abbey for diagnosing and then fixing the inlet hose that popped off my car towards the end of the day. I'd still be there scratching my head otherwise. I'll post up a description of the fault symptoms and how to fix it in case it happens to anyone else. I'm rubbish with names at the best of times so I'm struggling to match all the faces and names as well. Looking forward to Japfest now and putting some more pieces of the names and cars jigsaw together! Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk 2 MangoNo5 and Keethos reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rich 378 Report post Posted February 29, 2016 Dan were you in the blue BRZ I saw trundling through the grass towards the end of the day? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DanJ 374 Report post Posted February 29, 2016 Yep that was me! I was experimenting with using more of the flat kerb on the right whilst braking. There was much less grip on the kerb than I expected which led to me running out of road (or talent more like) and said grass tracking incident you witnessed! It was that hop across the grass that popped the inlet hose off. Were you in the ginger that was behind me before I went off then? Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk 1 Rich reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rich 378 Report post Posted February 29, 2016 Yup that was me. I'd run a bit wide on that turn myself earlier so was being pretty careful with it. I thought you'd got away with nothing more that a bit of mud on the car. 1 DanJ reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve_p 7 Report post Posted February 29, 2016 Glad to see from the last few posts that most had a more successful day than me. I only managed one session on track before a split exhaust manifold ended my track time. A massive thank you to Mark from Abbey for spending his time dismantling the exhaust and then patching it up so that I could drive it home. In the end I decided to take it straight to Oxted (where Abbey are based). It was great to see so many of our cars out on track and to meet a few more people from the forums. Now, whilst the car is at the workshop, perhaps it's time to upgrade the suspension .... 3 DanJ, Paul and Rich reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul 442 Report post Posted February 29, 2016 28 minutes ago, steve_p said: Glad to see from the last few posts that most had a more successful day than me. I only managed one session on track before a split exhaust manifold ended my track time. A massive thank you to Mark from Abbey for spending his time dismantling the exhaust and then patching it up so that I could drive it home. In the end I decided to take it straight to Oxted (where Abbey are based). It was great to see so many of our cars out on track and to meet a few more people from the forums. Now, whilst the car is at the workshop, perhaps it's time to upgrade the suspension .... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul 442 Report post Posted February 29, 2016 I'd like to thank everyone who gave me a ride during the course of the day, I had a great time even without taking my own car out on track. I feel much more comfortable with the idea of going out on track myself next time but will definitely be booking some tuition (and trackday insurance!). Special thanks to Rich and Keith for ferrying me to and from the car park multiple times as I would have been stranded without you! Special thanks also to Mark@Abbey for the drinks and doughnuts in the garage! 3 Keethos, Rich and DanJ reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DanJ 374 Report post Posted February 29, 2016 Yup that was me. I'd run a bit wide on that turn myself earlier so was being pretty careful with it. I thought you'd got away with nothing more that a bit of mud on the car. I thought so too until I got back to the pits and it refused to idle without stalling. Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk 1 Rich reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keethos 842 Report post Posted March 1, 2016 An amazing couple of days, a nice country sprint down to the hotel, a nice meal and natters with a fair few of us, surprisingly didn't sleep all that much which I usually don't have a problem with, might be because of a combination of excitement and sleeping with a complete stranger (not strangers anymore though ). The track was pretty good, lots of fast and very tight turns off high speed straights....so much so that I managed to loosen a port that leads into the driver side brake caliper smoke was pouring out and liquid leaking out, luckily Mark saw the weeping port and tightened it for me (thanks Mark) so hopefully it was just that cos it made a bit of a mess having brake fluid being span/flung around. Wouldn't want that giving up when doing 128mph on the back straight (which is the fastest I've been in my 86 to date). Felt like I was pushing the car pretty hard and did manage to over take a couple of cars but at the same time, I did let quite a few cars past but that's just so I know I'm not holding anyone up and I enjoy the chase. It was great seeing so many 86's/BRZ's out there, always good to see the same faces and some new ones too. Hope that we can all get together again and do more trackdays together. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GT86-Ian 351 Report post Posted March 1, 2016 This has got to of been the best track day ever & it was dry Great to catch up with everyone again & meet some new faces, Also fun to be a passenger in my own car with Faith driving, well I think it was driving she doesn't use the clutch at all but faith does like the brakes View My Video 1 rob275 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popkid 16 Report post Posted March 1, 2016 Nice to meet you all, was my first track day and I loved it, nice circuit and perfect weather. I was really impressed with how my stock car felt on track, really stable and forgiving, I was taking it relatively easy so as to give myself a bit of margin if I misjudged a corner (margin I needed on a couple of occasions) but I didn't spin or find the grass at any point, so that is good Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rob275 1817 Report post Posted March 1, 2016 12 hours ago, steve_p said: Glad to see from the last few posts that most had a more successful day than me. I only managed one session on track before a split exhaust manifold ended my track time. A massive thank you to Mark from Abbey for spending his time dismantling the exhaust and then patching it up so that I could drive it home. In the end I decided to take it straight to Oxted (where Abbey are based). It was great to see so many of our cars out on track and to meet a few more people from the forums. Now, whilst the car is at the workshop, perhaps it's time to upgrade the suspension .... Yeah this was a real shame, handy that Mark was there really! At least the issue was found and it's a relatively simple fix! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Galaxian 6 Report post Posted March 1, 2016 yes, it was a great day - didnt get to meet everyone @CanaryWundaboy I looked for your Norwich city top but didn't see it which perhaps explains why I didn't see you? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul 442 Report post Posted March 1, 2016 1 hour ago, Galaxian said: yes, it was a great day - didnt get to meet everyone @CanaryWundaboy I looked for your Norwich city top but didn't see it which perhaps explains why I didn't see you? We met, I was the guy in the GT86 black cap. I had my Norwich shirt on underneath my hoodie but it was so bloomin' cold I stayed covered up! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kesler 28 Report post Posted March 2, 2016 On 2/29/2016 at 8:28 PM, rob275 said: What an awesome day was nice to see some of the new faces (and just faces I just haven't seen because i'm down south), I haven't quite put faces & names to cars properly though, or names to faces come to that but I think we all had fun, I was fairly knackered by the end of it and cold. No major incidents which is nice, I am lead to believe there is photographic evidence of me spinning around in circles. I'm yet to bribe said photographer to not post it up Hahaha I'll spare your blushes don't worry. It was great meeting everyone - although I didn't have much time to chat as this track involved a lot of walking around! Blagged some great vantage points and took a few photos: IMG_2754 by Andy Liu, on Flickr IMG_2773 by Andy Liu, on Flickr IMG_2797 by Andy Liu, on Flickr IMG_2813 by Andy Liu, on Flickr IMG_2848 by Andy Liu, on Flickr IMG_3030 by Andy Liu, on Flickr IMG_3054 by Andy Liu, on Flickr IMG_3227 by Andy Liu, on Flickr - The full album of photos that made the cut can be found here - My album collection can be found here If anyone wanted their photo please let me know and I'll do my best to get them to you 4 nikndel, DanJ, AJ124 and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
